US Bridges

SR 21 over W Fk San Poil River

Good

Ferry County, Washington · 39.0 N Lincoln CO · Structure no. 0019426A0000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over W Fk San Poil River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over W Fk San Poil River in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 406 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSR 21
CrossesW Fk San Poil River
Location39.0 N Lincoln CO
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates48.45882, -118.75038
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2023)
Projected traffic826 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over W Fk San Poil River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over W Fk San Poil River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over W Fk San Poil River carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over W Fk San Poil River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over W Fk San Poil River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.